Research Associate 1 - University of Houston

Organization

Works under the direction of a faculty member. Provides expertise in the design, operation and analysis of experiments or research projects in areas such as chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, optometry, all fields of engineering, etc. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedures and performs analyses of data. Prepares reports. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development.

1. Ensures experiments or research efforts are performed according to specifications.
2. May make recommendations to changes in procedures, processes, or experimental design.
3. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports.
4. Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge that crosses fields of specialization. Understands and uses effective management techniques.
5. Designs, operates and analyzes large experiments or research projects.
6. May serve as liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects.
7. Recommends major changes in procedures or processes for research investigations. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations.
8. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action.
9. Provides direction and supervision of graduate or undergraduate research assistants involved in experiments or research.

Additional Job Posting Information:

We are looking for a Researcher with experience in immunology and cancer immunotherapy. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical assistance and support for a translational research lab that focuses on developing novel strategies to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy to treat immune-related diseases. This person will plan and carry out various research projects as assigned and aid professional laboratory staff in the research lab headed by the Principle Investigator (PI). This person makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization and may contribute to grant proposal development. This research position will directly report to the laboratory PI. Our group does research on tumor immunology mainly on tumor immune evasion mechanisms and the development of effective cancer immunotherapy. We are seeking a candidate with solid experience on cancer biology, basic and translational immunology, and genetically modified animal models. This includes but not limits to, experience in molecular cloning, high-throughput genetic screens, flow cytometry analyses and murine tumor models. 

Duties:  Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complex areas of specialization.  Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects. Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimental processes. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations.

Supervision:  Operates with wide latitude for unreviewed action subject only to institutional policies and guidelines and ethical considerations. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel.

EEO/AA

Doctoral and 1 year experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education - at least 3-years of research experience with a Masters degree in Immunology or other related field, or at least 10-years of research experience with a Bachelor degree in Immunology or other related biology fields.
• At least 1-year of animal research experience  

Employee Status

Job Posting